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28.1. Introduction

Zend_Layout implements a classic Two Step View pattern,
allowing developers to wrap application content within another view,
usually representing the site template. Such templates are often termed
layouts by other projects, and Zend Framework has
adopted this term for consistency.

The main goals of Zend_Layout are as follows:

Automate selection and rendering of layouts when used with the
Zend Framework MVC components.